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BMA Wellbeing @bmawellbeing.bsky.social · 1h

If used appropriately, can AI help with our administrative burdens? At the International Conference on Physician Health, the closing keynote panel looked at what we need AI to be to really help reduce the strain on clinicians.

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BMA Wellbeing @bmawellbeing.bsky.social · 3h

At the International Conference on Physician Health colleagues from around the world to came together, supported each other, and shared data and personal stories. It's through this supportive networking that we can effect real change.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 7h

"Doctors’ well-being is patient well-being." GP-trainee Georgie Budd tells the International Conference on Physician Health why it's time for practical programmes offering support for health and wellbeing to be integrated into teaching curriculums and workplaces.

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Call to incorporate wellbeing into training

Doctor urges medical profession to integrate self-care into education

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 29/09/2026

"I know how easily our own health and wellbeing can be overlooked in a profession that is dedicated to caring for others." BMA President Professor Farah Bhatti on why supporting doctors' wellbeing is vital to building a sustainable future for healthcare.

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Why physician health matters: reflections from day one of the ICPH

As the ICPH (International Conference on Physician Health) opens in London, Professor Farah Bhatti reflects on why supporting doctors' wellbeing is vital to building a sustainable future for healthcar...

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BMA Wellbeing @bmawellbeing.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The experiences of doctors living with illness or disability is often overlooked. A session at the International Conference on Physician Health today looked at what happens when doctors become patients.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 28/09/2026

There is a worldwide crisis of burnout in the medical profession and doctors need to work together to find solutions. Doctors at the International Conference of Physician Health are hoping to identify ways to combat some of the challenges contributing to ill-health among healthcare professionals.

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Doctors seek solution to burnout

US, UK and Canada-organised conference hears of healthcare staff struggling to look after themselves and consequently their patients owing to stress

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BMA Wellbeing @bmawellbeing.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Professor Farah Bhatti, BMA President welcomed delegates to the International Conference on Physician Health today. The conference is a forum for practitioners and researchers to share innovative approaches and research findings in physician and medical student health.

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BMA Wellbeing @bmawellbeing.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The International Conference on Physician Health 2026 has kicked off with a welcome from all of the organising Associations' Presidents. We are excited for the next few days and hearing the latest insights in physician wellbeing from across the world.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 28/09/2026

A warm welcome to everyone attending the International Conference on Physician Health this year. #ICPH2026 We're proud to host you in London this year along with @ama-assn.org @cmadocs.bsky.social

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 28/09/2026

Employers must stop their dangerous substitution of doctors by advanced practitioners. Read our letter to the Government and @england.nhs.uk

A letter to Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, and Sir Jim Mackey, on the unsafe substitution of doctors by employers, from BMA chair of council Dr Tom Dolphin.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 25/09/2026

The June 2026 pay deal for resident doctors is starting to come into effect - on top of the DDRB uplift, the nodal point uplifts in the deal will apply from this month, meaning most resident doctors should also receive a lump sum of back pay. (1/2)

Graphic for resident doctors in England on a bright blue background. Text reads: “Is your pay right this month? Most resident doctors in England should see a lump sum of back pay in their payslip this month. Check it now.” An illustration of a payslip is shown with a magnifying glass containing a large question mark, alongside a right-pointing arrow icon. The header reads “Resident doctors in England”.

Graphic for resident doctors in England on a bright blue background. Text reads: “Use the BMA Pay checker tool when you receive your September payslip. It couldn’t be easier. Just enter your rota, work schedule and a few other details.” An illustration shows a hand holding a smartphone displaying a verified payment symbol, alongside the words “Pay checker”. The header reads “Resident doctors in England”, and a right-pointing arrow icon appears in the bottom-right corner.

Graphic for resident doctors in England on a bright blue background. A large quotation reads: “I assumed my pay was correct until I used the BMA Pay checker. It quickly revealed significant underpayments across two rotations totalling £3,600. It was easy to use, and with BMA support, I was reimbursed in full. I strongly encourage all doctors to make use of it!” The quote is attributed to “Laura, resident doctor”. A quotation mark icon appears above the text. The header reads “Resident doctors in England”, and a right-pointing arrow icon appears in the bottom-right corner.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 25/09/2026

Save your family GP before it's too late. Sign the petition today. 👇✍️

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 25/09/2026

“We’ve had pledges from the Government that they will fix the ‘corridor care’ crisis in our hospitals, and research like this shows the urgency needed to make this happen, illustrating the devastating impact on patients each day it is allowed to continue.” Dr Den Langhor responds to new research.

An image of an article in The Mirror newspaper, on research showing that A&E overcrowding is risking patient lives. The BMA headline says: "So-called 'corridor care' in our hospitals is harming patients, and must be stopped."

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 24/09/2026

If you're a doctor, it's time to show your support for proposed regulations on vaping. Take ten minutes to respond to the Government's consultation, using this simple guide from @ashorguk.bsky.social: ash.org.uk/campaigns/th...

The Government is consulting on stronger regulations, but industry is lobbying against the measures.

We need doctors to show support for the new powers. Respond to the consultation today.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 23/09/2026

Concerns have been raised across the medical profession about unhelpful and inappropriate blurring of the distinction between doctors and non-medically qualified staff. Our new report details safety concerns we have received relating to advanced practitioners.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 23/09/2026

A clear majority of consultants voted for strike action in July, and we're finally getting round the table for talks with Government. Helen Neary explains that, although talks are going well, we still need more movement on key issues. All our concerns need to be addressed to avoid industrial action.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 22/09/2026

Revealed: the unsafe doctor substitutions putting patients at risk. We need NHS leadership to wake up. Hospitals knowingly using doctor substitutes, following years of shambolic workforce planning by successive governments, is a serious threat to patient safety.

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BMA Library @bma-library.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🔎 Want more confidence in searching via Ovid? Join our FREE webinar for BMA members and learn tips for finding evidence-based results in Medline & Embase. 📅 23 Sept, 5 - 6pm 👉Sign up: www.bma.org.uk/events/searc...

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Searching Ovid for evidence-based results - live webinar

Researchers, clinicians and students have the task of finding relevant information in a world where the volume of data is enormous. Generative AI can be a tempting solution, however it cannot provide ...

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 17/09/2026

This is the Government's opportunity to reset relations with GPs. We need a confirmed roadmap for: > £50 per patient increase in core practice funding > Clarity on turning unsafe demand into manageable care for our patients. www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 16/09/2026

"A desperate culture of cover-up and denial that prizes saving face over saving lives." Tom Dolphin on how the Thirlwall Inquiry report highlights the need to protect whistleblowers and shows that NHS managers should be regulated, in the same way other safety-critical groups are.

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The Letby inquiry report makes one thing crystal clear: too much NHS management is scandalously poor | Tom Dolphin

Non-medical managers are the only safety-critical part of the service that do not have a regulator. Lady Justice Thirlwall says that must change. So do we, says Tom Dolphin, chair of the BMA council

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 16/09/2026

“If you have a bad manager in a department that percolates through the whole of the team and you end up with people scared to raise concerns.” BMA chair @tomdolphin.bsky.social was on BBC Breakfast this morning discussing the recommendations of the Thirlwall inquiry.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 15/09/2026

Accountability must apply to everyone working in the NHS. That's why we're calling for regulation of non-medical managers. Read our full response to the Thirlwall Inquiry www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 15/09/2026

David Strain is standing down as BMA board of science chair. He said: ‘We have tackled some difficult, contentious and occasionally uncomfortable subjects but we have consistently done so by returning to the evidence and asking what will ultimately improve the health of the population."

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David Strain stands down as BMA board of science chair

Association expresses gratitude for the professor’s contributions made during difficult times for doctors and UK

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 15/09/2026

Practicing your faith while studying medicine isn’t always straightforward. To help you understand your rights, we’ve created a new faith guide for medical students.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 14/09/2026

Expensive exam fees have always been an unfair financial burden for resident doctors trying to progress in their careers. But this is set to change. (1/4)

Exam reimbursement. Exam list now published. The full list of Royal College and Faculty exams eligible for reimbursement is now available. Claims open in the coming weeks.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 11/09/2026

No doctor should be left in limbo. For too long, many locally employed doctors have been working on fixed-term contracts with little certainty about their future. Now, following the June 2026 deal, permanent contracts will become the default for locally employed doctors.

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🩺Doctors in Wales, we need you! 🏥Help us to show the impact of corridor care at your place of work by completing our UK-wide corridor care survey 🔗https://www.research.net/r/CorridorCareSurvey

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BMA Wellbeing @bmawellbeing.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If you are a doctor or medical student in need of support, you may find some of our @bma.org.uk resources helpful: ➡️Counselling ➡️Peer support service ➡️Doctor support service ➡️Wellbeing support services directory 🌐More details: bma.org.uk/yourwellbeing #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 10/09/2026

Doctors have suffered the biggest salary reductions of any profession in the last 20 years, when inflation is considered. This new research will come as no surprise to our members, but will the Government finally take notice? metro.co.uk/2026/09/09/b...

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Britain's biggest wage winners and losers of the last 20 years

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 09/09/2026

Senior doctors in Scotland prepare to seek a strike mandate. The BMA Scottish consultants committee is planning to ballot members. Find out more

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Consultants prepare to seek strike mandate

Senior doctors in Scotland eye industrial action after government reneges on pay pledge

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 09/09/2026

Doctors’ London Weighting hasn't moved since 2005. Since then: 🏠Rent is up 128% 🚇Tube prices are up 82% 👶and Childcare is up by 133% London doctors deserve a fair turn. Join the campaign bma.doctor/londonweight... @bmalondon.bsky.social

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 08/09/2026

Listen to the latest episode of the BMA’s Chief Officer podcast with Tom Dolphin, Emma Runswick, Amit Kochhar and Peter Holden. In this episode: 🔹Political change over the summer 🔹Doctor substitution 🔹Opposing changes to advice and guidance by NHS England

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Chief officers' update - September 2026

An update to council from chair of council Tom Dolphin, deputy chair of council Emma Runswick, chair of RB Amit Kochhar and treasurer Peter Holden. A transcript of this episode can be found attached t

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 07/09/2026

Decades of political instability and underinvestment had already stretched Myanmar’s healthcare system, then the military coup in 2021 pushed it into crisis. Andrew Green, chair of the BMA medical ethics committee, reflects on an event in support of healthcare workers in Myanmar.

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Reflections about our joint webinar: attacks on healthcare in Myanmar

A coup in 2021 pushed the country into crisis, with many healthcare workers refusing to work under the military-run health ministry

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 04/09/2026

"Being constantly challenged because of the way you choose to dress has a toll; it causes self-doubt, a loss in confidence, and amplifies feelings of being at a crossroads between two deeply important things: your faith and identity, and your chosen career" Read more: www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

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A uniform dress policy

No doctor should feel compelled to leave medicine because of their choice of clothing

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 03/09/2026

An important documentary on doctor suicide, with contributions from experts including our suicide prevention lead Dr JS Bamrah www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... If you're a UK doctor or medical student in need of support, the BMA wellbeing services are here to help www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-s...

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File on 4 Investigates - Medical Emergency - BBC Sounds

Dr Lalith Wijedoru investigates why one doctor dies by suicide every three weeks.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 03/09/2026

The NHS is in the midst of a corridor care crisis, so we’re keeping up the pressure on the Government. Doctors: Help us push for change by answering our survey today. www.research.net/r/CorridorCa...

In England alone more than 3,000 patients experience corridor care every day.

Corridor care is a major healthcare crisis.

Doctors are on the frontlines of the corridor care crisis. We need to add your voice to the national conversation.

Doctors in the UK, fill in our survey and help us pressure the Government to eliminate corridor care across the country.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 03/09/2026

Solidarity with workers taking strike action at the Institute of Cancer Research

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 02/09/2026

Arrowe Park saying the quiet part out loud is a damning indictment of the scale of doctor replacement in the NHS. We're campaiging and challenge this practice. Calling for doctors' roles to be protected, patients to know who is treating them, and workforce shortages to be addressed properly.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 01/09/2026

From today, locally employed doctors in England can apply for specialist, associate specialist and specialty doctor contracts. Calls for a pathway for LEDs wanting to transition to national terms and conditions has been a long-standing demand of the BMA.

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LED doctors eligible for SAS roles

EPF provisions open door to doctors on local contracts

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 28/08/2026

You did the work. You should get the pay. Got your first payslip in a new role? Take a closer look. 👀 💷 If you're a member use the Pay Checker 👉 bma.doctor/3SvyUoT

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 28/08/2026

Dr Sridharan Suresh took his own life after being notified by the GMC that he was under investigation. We are supporting an appeal all the way to the Supreme Court in a pivotal case regarding duty of care.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 28/08/2026

📢FINAL CALL TO HEAR YOUR VIEWS📢 SAS doctors in England, whether you voted or not, we want to hear your views on the last ballot. Shape the next steps of the campaign to improve your working life. Answer the survey today. brnw.ch/21x4Lbk

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 27/08/2026

The weaponisation of disciplinary procedures at East Lancashire Hospital Trust must stop. Managers at the Trust are conducting sham investigations, then deflecting and concealing when challenged. Toxic cultures are not just bad for doctors, they are bad for patient care.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 27/08/2026

The Health Bill could have serious implications for patient confidentiality, trust and health data. The BMA is holding a parliamentary drop-in next week. Ask your MP to attend and support amendments providing essential safeguards. Write to your MP 👉 bma.doctor/4gSzFl4

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Will your MP attend our parliamentary event on 2 September?

Write to your MP and ask them to attend the BMA Parliamentary Drop-in on Data and the Health Bill: Protecting Patient Trust on Wednesday 2 September, 2.30pm, Room C, 1 Parliament Street

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 24/08/2026

Whatever your view on assisted dying, doctors need to be protected. We have worked on legislative proposals to secure safeguards for doctors in legislation, such as the explicit opt-in model - whereby only those doctors who to positively choose to provide the service are able to do so.

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Securing the safeguards

Assisted dying is set to be debated again by MPs in Westminster. The BMA takes a neutral position on changes to the law but continues to work to protect doctors and patients. Seren Boyd reports

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 20/08/2026

The BMA Giving awards have awarded £75,000 to 10 charities whose work reflects our values and mission. Such as... 🩺The Royal Medical Benevolent Fund, supporting doctors and students facing financial hardship 💤The Sleep Charity, developing a sleep and fatigue support programme for doctors

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BMA Giving awards RMBF and Sleep Charity

Association grants funds to organisations who reflect its own vision

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 19/08/2026

At Arrowe Park, the Trust has admitted that nurse consultants have been covering doctor shifts and carrying out work in place of medical consultants. Patients deserve transparency about who is providing their care. We’ve written to the Trust asking why doctors are being replaced in this way.

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · 19/08/2026

GP surgeries are disappearing at an alarming rate. With fewer of them, patients can face longer waits, more pressure on local services and greater difficulty seeing a doctor who knows them. With GPs facing an unmanageable workload. We can't afford to lose any more.

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GPonline @gponline.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

'Most GPs aren't after increased earnings. Most GPs are after a better working life, an ability to care for their patients more effectively,' says @bma.org.uk England GPC chair Dr Clare Bannon on this week's Talking General Practice. Full episode: www.gponline.com/podcast-new-...

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